recapitulate

verbCommon GRE wordMore R words

to summarize and restate the main points concisely

In a sentence

Recapitulate in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing recapitulate in a sentence.

Before the vote, the chair recapitulated the arguments on both sides.

Synonyms

summarizerecapreviewrestate

Antonyms

None listed.

Keep going

holding or expressing an opinion with extreme and uncompromising zeal

a person skilled at telling entertaining anecdotes and stories

to complain bitterly or protest in harsh, abusive language

to talk or write at length in a confused, aimless way

spreading or flourishing unchecked, especially of something harmful

loosely held together and on the verge of collapse from neglect

bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will

marked by deep-seated bitterness or hostility

Common questions

Recapitulate (verb) means to summarize and restate the main points concisely

Here is recapitulate used in an example sentence: "Before the vote, the chair recapitulated the arguments on both sides."

Common synonyms for recapitulate include summarize, recap, review, restate.

Recapitulate is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.